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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.14, 2,775.42 and 1,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.14, 2,775.42 and 1,312.14 is: 1,810.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.14 : 2,775.42 = 1,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.14/2,775.42 = 1,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.14x = 2,775.42 × 1,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.14x = 3,641,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,739.60/2,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.78

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